27 Spooktacular Halloween Hairstyles for Women
Halloween offers the perfect opportunity to transform yourself completely—starting with your hair!
These creative hairstyles will elevate your costume and help you stand out at any Halloween party.
From wickedly elegant to hauntingly dramatic, these 27 Halloween hairstyles range from simple DIY options to more elaborate styles.
Find the perfect match for your costume and skill level!
1: Wicked Witch Updo
Transform into the ultimate witch with a dramatically teased updo featuring unexpected height and messy texture. Add a few small braids throughout for extra witchy vibes.
Spray your creation with a temporary green or purple color for an even more magical effect.
This style works particularly well with naturally thick or curly hair.
Complete the look with a pointed witch hat perched jauntily on top of your creation.
2: Bride of Frankenstein Tower
Channel the iconic bride with a dramatic black and white streaked updo reaching toward the ceiling.
Backcomb your hair aggressively for maximum height and structure.
Use temporary white spray on sections of dark hair, or add white clip-in extensions for contrast.
The key lies in creating that signature dramatic height.
Add dramatic makeup with deep-set eyes to complete this classic Halloween transformation.
3: Spider Web Braids
Weave an intricate spiderweb design using thin, tight braids radiating from the crown of your head.
This detailed style creates an optical illusion that will impress everyone.
Add tiny plastic spiders as hair accessories throughout your creation.
The geometric pattern works best on medium to long hair.
This versatile style complements multiple Halloween costumes, from spooky spiders to dark witches.
4: Medusa Snake Curls
Transform your curls or waves into Medusa’s infamous snake hair by creating tight, springy spirals all over your head.
Use a small-barrel curling iron for maximum definition.
Spray with a temporary green color for an eerie effect. Secure small rubber snakes throughout your curls with bobby pins or strong styling gel.
This mythological look pairs perfectly with gold accessories and dramatic eye makeup.
5: Vampire Vixen Waves
Create elegant, old Hollywood-inspired waves with a deep side part for a glamorous vampire look. Add unexpected volume at the crown for a dramatic effect.
Slick one side behind your ear with strong-hold gel to create asymmetry. Deep red or burgundy temporary color adds the perfect vampiric touch.
Complete with a small accessory like a vintage brooch or blood-red flower for sophisticated vampire elegance.
6: Harley Quinn Split Dye
Channel your inner villain with a perfect half-and-half color split inspired by Harley Quinn.
Use temporary spray dye in blue and red (or pink) for an instantly recognizable effect.
Style each side differently—one sleek, one curly—for added character and dimension.
This look works with any length but has the biggest impact on shoulder-length or longer hair.
High pigtails complete this playfully twisted villain look perfectly.
7: Day of the Dead Crown Braid
Create a thick crown braid sitting high on your head as the perfect base for a Day of the Dead costume.
Weave colorful ribbons or yarn through the braid for vibrant dimension.
Add fresh or silk flowers tucked into the braid circling your head.
This elegant style provides the perfect framework for elaborate sugar skull makeup.
The secure structure means your hair stays perfectly in place throughout Halloween festivities.
8: Cruella-Inspired Split Color
Embrace the villain with a dramatic black-and-white split down the middle. For the perfect contrast, use a temporary spray color on blonde hair or white spray on dark hair.
The style is sleek with a center part to emphasize the color divide.
A slight wave adds dimension while maintaining the graphic impact of the two-tone look.
This instantly recognizable style works with multiple lengths, from chin-length bobs to longer styles.
9: Gothic Princess Curls
Create voluminous, romantic curls with Victorian-inspired volume at the crown.
Gently tease the roots for height while maintaining defined curls throughout the lengths.
Add dark purple or burgundy temporary color spray for a gothic twist. Small gothic accessories like mini skulls or bats clipped throughout add thematic detail.
This versatile style works with numerous Halloween personas, from vampires to gothic royalty.
10: Maleficent-Inspired Horns
Sculpt your hair into two horn-like structures for a villainous silhouette inspired by Maleficent.
Create two high buns and shape them into pointed structures using strong-hold gel.
Cover with black temporary color spray for a seamless look. This dramatic style makes a statement even without a full costume.
Add a black cape and dramatic contouring to complete this iconic villain transformation.
11: Zombie Disheveled Chic
Create perfectly imperfect zombie hair with an intentionally messy texture and strategic “dirt” (dry shampoo with gray temporary color).
Tease randomly for uneven volume and wild texture.
Add torn fabric scraps or leaves tangled throughout for an “undead for decades” effect. This style works best with naturally textured or wavy hair.
Pair with pale makeup and dark under-eye circles for the complete walking dead experience.
12: Corpse Bride Blue Waves
Channel Tim Burton’s iconic character with ethereal blue-tinted waves. Apply temporary blue spray color to pre-styled loose waves for a ghostly, otherworldly effect.
To complete the bridal look, add a few small white flowers or a veil hairpiece. The cool blue tones create a perfectly supernatural vibe.
This romantic yet spooky style works beautifully with pale makeup and darkened eyes.
13: Wednesday Addams Braids
Create perfectly tight, sleek braids parted precisely down the middle for this iconic character look. Use shine spray for that characteristic glossy finish.
Ensure the braids hang straight down with zero flyaways for Wednesday’s signature severe style. Add small black bows at the end of each braid for authenticity.
This simple yet instantly recognizable style works perfectly with a collared black dress and a deadpan expression.
14: Poison Ivy Curls
Transform into the botanical villain with voluminous curls enhanced with temporary green color spray. Using bobby pins, add small silk ivy leaves throughout your curls.
Enhance with coppery-red temporary color at the roots for dimension. This lush, nature-inspired style makes a dramatic statement at any Halloween gathering.
Complete the botanical look with green eyeshadow and a vine-adorned outfit.
15: Fortune Teller Scarf Updo
Create a mystical look with a colorful scarf woven through a messy updo. Drape the scarf over your crown, then incorporate it into a loose, bohemian-inspired updo.
Allow tendrils to escape around your face for a mystical, windswept effect. Add coin charms or small accessories for authentic fortune teller vibes.
This versatile style works with multiple hair textures and comforts all-night Halloween festivities.
16: Vintage Ghost Victory Rolls
Channel a 1940s ghost with classic victory rolls created at the crown. Style the rest of your hair in vintage waves and dust with white temporary powder for a spectral effect.
Add a torn vintage veil or sheer fabric for ethereal movement. This elegant yet spooky style combines vintage glamour with haunting vibes.
Complete with vintage-inspired ghostly makeup for an elegant apparition from the past.
17: Mermaid Waves with Shells
Create loose, beachy waves enhanced with temporary jewel-toned color spray in blues, purples, and greens.
Weave small shells and pearls throughout your waves using fine wire or bobby pins.
Add glitter spray for magical underwater sparkle. This magical style works best with longer hair that can showcase the oceanic colors.
Complete your transformation with scale-inspired makeup and plenty of pearlescent highlighter.
18: Black Cat Sleek Ponytail
Create a high, ultra-sleek ponytail with extraordinary shine for feline elegance. Add a slight bump at the crown for cat-like height and attitude.
Wrap a section of hair around the elastic for a polished finish. Attach small pointed ear clips at the crown to complete the cat transformation.
This sleek style works with any Halloween cat variation, from bad luck black cats to Catwoman herself.
19: Mad Scientist Electrified Hair
Create wild, gravity-defying texture using maximum teasing and strong-hold products.
Add white temporary color spray at the roots gradually fading to your natural color for a shocked effect.
Stick small wires or LED light strands throughout for truly “electrified” hair. This dramatic style creates an instantly recognizable mad scientist vibe.
Pair with lab goggles and a white coat for scientific Halloween authenticity.
20: Elvira-Inspired Beehive
Channel the mistress of the dark with a dramatically high beehive with sleek, straight lengths.
Create maximum height at the crown through strategic teasing and backcombing.
Add temporary black color spray if your natural hair isn’t already dark. The contrast between voluminous height and straight length creates the perfect vampy silhouette.
Complete with dramatic winged eyeliner and a low-cut black dress for iconic horror hostess vibes.
21: Sugar Skull Half-Updo
Create a decorative half-updo as the perfect canvas for a sugar skull costume. Braid small sections and incorporate colorful ribbons or flowers throughout the style.
Leave plenty of length down to showcase decorated curls or waves. The secure half-up structure provides stability for an all-night celebration.
This versatile style accommodates flower crowns or decorative combs while maintaining comfort.
22: Silent Film Star Bob
Channel 1920s horror with a sleek, pin-straight bob featuring razor-sharp edges. Add temporary black color spray for the authentic black-and-white film effect.
Create a severe middle or side part for historical accuracy. This sharp, geometric style works perfectly with silent film stars or vintage vampire costumes.
Complete with dramatically drawn silent film makeup for authentic vintage horror vibes.
23: Galaxy Space Buns
Create dual-universe space buns by forming two high buns sprayed with galactic temporary colors. Use purples, blues, and pinks with glitter spray for interstellar vibes.
Wrap LED string lights around each bun for a truly otherworldly glow. This cosmic style works for alien costumes or futuristic Halloween characters.
Leave baby hairs around your face for a modern alien princess effect.
24: Woodland Fairy Braided Crown
Weave an intricate braided crown incorporating natural elements like small twigs, moss, or autumn leaves. Use multiple braiding techniques for dimensional texture.
Add temporary green or copper color spray for supernatural forest vibes. This enchanted style transforms you into a creature of the magical woods.
Enhance with pointed ear tips and nature-inspired makeup for complete fairy transformation.
25: Cleopatra Blunt Bob
Create a severe, geometric bob with super straight styling and a perfect fringe. Add temporary black color spray for the iconic Egyptian ruler’s signature look.
Incorporate gold accessories or a gold snake headband for royal Egyptian vibes. This historically inspired style makes a regal Halloween statement.
Complete with dramatic Egyptian eyeliner and gold accessories for authentic ancient glamour.
26: Broken Doll Pigtails
Create uneven, slightly askew pigtails with intentionally messy sections for a creepy broken doll effect.
Add temporary color spray in unusual shades like blue or pink for artificial doll hair.
Incorporate torn ribbon or string around the pigtail bases. This unsettling style perfectly complements cracked porcelain makeup.
The asymmetrical, imperfect nature creates subtle horror perfect for Halloween.
27: Psychic Medium Mystical Updo
Create a dramatic updo with strategically placed “crystal” hairpins and plenty of volume. Incorporate small braids and twists for a complex, mystical appearance.
Add streaks of silver temporary color spray for supernatural vibes. This spiritual-inspired style provides the perfect framework for dramatic Halloween makeup.
Complete with a crystal ball and flowing garments for authentic psychic medium energy.
Conclusion
Halloween offers the perfect opportunity to experiment with dramatic hairstyles you wouldn’t normally try.
Choose a style that complements your costume, face shape, and hair type for Halloween magic!
